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When the weather starts to cool off and pumpkin stands pop up all over, then I know it’s time to dig out this family favorite recipe. I love to make my own pumpkin puree and pumpkin butter from scratch and then we roast up all those yummy pumpkin seeds. There are never enough for in one pumpkin for us. However, I always make a huge batch of this overnight Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal in the slow cooker.
It’s so easy to throw together right before bed and then wake up to the house smelling like you’ve been baking a pumpkin pie all night long. The good news is this has way less calories than the pie, but the taste will totally fake you out! AMAZING, I tell you…just AMAZING!
My kids and I are sweet oatmeal fans so I tend to add more brown sugar than most, but it makes it even that much better. If you don’t normally eat sweet oatmeal, then leave out the brown sugar or add just a couple tablespoons. You can always add more before serving. I also top mine with nuts, but I was thinking next time I’m going to try dried cranberries. I think that would just be divine!
I throw this together often on Friday or Saturday nights so that when we have a busy morning with soccer games or church we still get a good hearty breakfast without a lot of fuss!
Keep reading after the recipe for 9 other great slow cooker breakfast recipes from some of my favorite bloggers or check out my other delicious pumpkin recipes! They sound amazing, so go check them out!
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal
This pumpkin pie overnight oatmeal is made in a slow cooker so it's the perfect ready-to-eat fall breakfast idea.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups steel cut oats
- 4 1/2 cups water (depending on if you like thicker or thinner oatmeal)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsps pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsps pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stirring occasionally if you can.
- Season to taste with salt and/or more brown sugar.
- ©Around My Family Table
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 387Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 28mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 8gSugar: 36gProtein: 9g
I’ve teamed up with some of my friends to bring you a great list of slow cooker breakfast recipes today! There are 10 amazing recipes to check out and I think you will love every one of them! If you love slow cooker dishes then check out the hashtag #crocktoberfest2013 on facebook, twitter, and instagram to find all the other recipes that will be shared this week.
Slow Cooker Breakfast Pumpkin Bread Pudding from Cook the Story
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole from Eat Drink Love
Pumpkin Oatmeal in a Crockpot from Peanut Butter & Peppers
Apple Monkey Bread from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Crockpot Creamy& Savory Coconut Rice from Curry and Comfort
Crockpot Southwest Breakfast Casserole from Cookie Monster Cooking
Slow Cooker Ham & Swiss Fritata from 365 Days of Crockpot
Sunday Slow Cooker Hashbrown, Ham, & Spinach Casserole from Slender Kitchen
Crockpot Overnight Pumpkin Pecan Steel Cut Oatmeal from Kitchen Treaty
We eat a lot of oatmeal at our house. This looks great! Want to try it.
This looks good. I really am surprised pumpkin isnt utilized more throughout the year. I mean we all think of it in the fall, but it is really good for you and always so flavorful . I would love to try this, and will!
Love that I saw this today my son just yesterday was saying he wanted to try pumpkin oatmeal. I had no idea how to go about it so I was just going to sprinkle pumpkin spice in regular oatmeal haha. Thanks. Added all ingredients to my shopping list today
What is the calories per serving? Is a serving a cup?
I have no idea Mary. I don’t count my calories so it’s not something I’ve ever figured out. I know there are places on line that you can add in ingredients and it will tell you. w-
This looks so yummy. Do normal oats work, instead of steel cut?
Hi Leigh! Regular rolled oats or quick oats will cook really fast in the slow cooker instead of overnight. So you’d need to adjust the time. OR…just cook your normal oats on the stove top but add the pumpkin pie flavors while your normal cooking. 🙂
Haven’t a clue what I did wrong, but it came out like soup….just awful….with clumps of all sizes.
I did follow the recipe exactly. My slow cooker cooks on the hot side, so it really should have dried out!
I did manage to salvage some of it, but found it on the bland side.
Something tells me y’all used pumpkin pie filling instead of plain canned pumpkin?
Did you use steel cut oats, or some other kind? It likely makes a difference.
This looks great! I’ve been looking for new ways to make oatmeal!
How many serving does this recipe make? I have a large family and want to make enough..
It fed my family of 4 with leftovers. It just depends on how much oatmeal y’all normally eat. 🙂
Can I make this recipe with Quick Oats? (not instant) I am not familiar with steel cut oats. What is the difference?
This is going to be a favorite in our house! I’m pinning and printing out the recipe now – mmmm…mmm!
I didn’t have that type of oats. Only old fashioned oats. Hope it works. I have everything together right now but not sure if I should cover? Pics look like it isn’t covered?!?
Please let me know how it turns out in the morning Heather…can’t wait to hear. 🙂
That did not work for me at alllllll with old fashioned oats. It was like gelatin, lol. I made it on the stove this morning though, and it was delish. I sub the water for milk though, on the stove. We like it better that way.
Oh no Cheri! I’m sorry it didn’t work in the slow cooker for you. But I’m glad you tried again on the stove and it worked and was tasty. 🙂
Oh Yeah…this is just lick the bowl clean good!! Amazing recipe. 🙂 Thanks for inviting me to join this fun event. 🙂
Thanks for participating Ramona! It was fun to see all the great recipes this week!
Yum! This looks fantastic, I’m definitely giving this one a try. I’ve been on an oatmeal kick lately. Glad we are hosting this fun even together! 🙂
Yeah! 🙂 Thanks Stephanie.
I love oatmeal – it’s one of my favorite breakfast foods – so I have no idea why I’ve never made it in my crockpot before. I need to try it out!
It will change your life Ashley! 🙂
I have never done overnight oatmeal in the slow cooker but I do a version in the fridge all the time. I wonder if I could do this basic recipe that way. It sounds so good I’m definitely going to try it one way or another!
I have no idea..I’ve never done an overnight version in the fridge. I’d love to hear how it turns out if you try it.
I’ll give it a try and let you know. (In case you’re wondering, to do my overnight oatmeal I bring the liquid to a boil in a pot, add a touch of salt and some brown sugar and then the oats (even long-cooking steel cut oats work). Then I take it off the heat, cover it and put it in the fridge. Warm portions in the microwave in the morning.
Christine, I’m wondering how the other food in the frig doesn’t spoil from a drastically reduced frig temperature from adding such hot pot of oatmeal! When we did our first child’s grad party & was cooking 80# of ground beef in portions, it lowered the frig temp too much. Thanks for sharing this as we need gluten-free oatmeal and I’ve not seen GF steel cut oats before. We love the price of Trader Joe’s GF regular oatmeal bag and am eager to add the organic Pumpkin Puree for overnight oatmeal!
I think I’d eat oatmeal a lot more often if it always tasted like pumpkin pie! What a terrific recipe, Wendy!
I’m a sucker for a sweet oatmeal recipe and this one was delish!
Awesome recipe! Great minds think alike! I love using steel cut oats in the crockpot, isn’t it the creamiest oatmeal ever! Awesome recipe! 🙂
Thanks Jennifer! I love your version too! 🙂